Nomen

die Überflutung

flood, inundation, flooding

Die Überflutung verursachte große Schäden.

The flood caused great damage.

Viele Häuser wurden durch die Überflutung zerstört.

Many houses were destroyed by the flood.

to cause a flood (sth.) Heavy rains caused a flood.

Synonyms: die Überschwemmung, das Hochwasser

From 'über' (over) + 'Flutung' (flooding). Literally means 'over-flooding'.

Picture water flowing 'über' (over) the dams and flooding the city.

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